RESIDENCIES ​

Residencies give artists time and space, and allows them to develop their artistic practice.

Are you a performer, artist or event producer needing space for events, workshops, performances, or rehearsals? Get discounts on space rental for your events, access to space during unbooked time, wifi access, and other benefits!

How residencies can benefit you: inspire you creatively, sustain you professionally, generate possibilities artistically and professionally, build international connections and networks, expose you to international trends in your art form, build your confidence and pride, and a sense of being taken seriously, and provide career boosts that come from our community support.

All residencies include:

Easy event/space scheduling (contract not always required)

Discounted resident artist rates for rentals

Free use of space during available hours for practice

Coach lounge access

Wifi access

Weekly Open Studio times for residents

Profile featured on Cirque Wonderland website

Promotional campaigns, including Artist Spotlight feature

Access to exclusive online network of artists to support, collaborate, and build professional relationship​

Month-to-Month! No commitment. Cancel anytime.

Resident Artist$25/month

Everything but aerial. Resident Artists have all the same benefits as Resident Aerialists, but are prohibited from utilizing the aerial equipment or rigging in any fashion.

Resident Aerialist$40/month

Must be approved and may require proof of ability. Aerialists must have at least one year of aerial training experience. Aerialists may rig their own equipment with approval.​

Resident Group $65/month

Must be an established (or establishing) performing, teaching, or production troupe. Hobbyists are encouraged to get individual residencies. Aerialists permitted per Resident Aerialist guidelines. Groups get all the same benefits as the resident artist, with a few modifications:

Free use of space by group during available time slots (requires at least one Group Leader be present)

Members must all be pre-registered with the group

Only Group Leaders have WiFi and Coaches Lobby access

Resident Spotlight

Leo LaFlash

Midwestern maven of striptease, Leo LaFlash, hails from the golden land of Iowa and is known for putting the “Tail in Cocktail” throughout the midwest! At once fierce and flirty, this cheeky sexpot gives face with finesse offering a performance style that ranges from classic and comedic to modern and back again. Leo LaFlash is founder and producer of Feminine Wiles, est. 2016, featuring a provocative showcase of national and international talent. She is also co-creator and co-Producer of the regional variety show, Misfit Cabaret, est. 2014. She is also the producer of Leo's Lounge, the ONLY monthly burlesque revue in Des Moines, Iowa! When not stripteasing, she can be found working the emcee mic, diving into drag, pole dancing and moonlighting in music videos. She is available for One-on-One private coaching (by request only) at Cirque Wonderland for stage presence, act development, and burlesque choreography.

Mae The Force

Born a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Mae the Force has been luring audiences to the dark side all across the galaxy for many years. She’s been charming Iowa audiences since 2012. Set your blasters to stun, this IS the burlesque dancer you've been looking for! Let Mae the Force bewitch you.

Demolition Deschain

The Last Gunslinger of Burlesque is a Performer and Producer in Central Iowa who has graced stages across Ames, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Iowa City. Her dark brand of story telling performance is reminiscent of epic fantasy with occasionally dabbles in drag performance and emcee as well. Her re-occurring productions include May The Fourth: A Star Wars Burlesque Show, and Naked Things Burlesque Revue. She also makes custom rhinestone pasties and other burlesque items for performers as Deschain Rhinestone Designs. Demolition has also been known to snap a few photographs and videos for fellow performers.